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About the Course

What you’ll achieve: In this project-centered course* you will build a modern computer system, from the ground up. We’ll divide this fascinating journey into six hands-on projects that will take you from constructing elementary logic gates all the way through creating a fully functioning general purpose computer. In the process, you will learn - in the most direct and constructive way - how computers work, and how they are designed. What you’ll need: This is a self-contained course: all the knowledge necessary to succeed in the course and build the computer system will be given as part of the learning experience. Therefore, we assume no previous computer science or engineering knowledge, and all learners are welcome aboard. You will need no physical materials, since you will build the computer on your own PC, using a software-based hardware simulator, just like real computers are designed by computer engineers in the field. The hardware simulator, as well as other software tools, will be supplied freely after you enroll in the course. Course format: The course consists of six modules, each comprising a series of video lectures, and a project. You will need about 2-3 hours to watch each module's lectures, and about 5-10 hours to complete each one of the six projects. The course can be completed in six weeks, but you are welcome to take it at your own pace. You can watch a TED talk about this course by Googling "nand2tetris TED talk". *About Project-Centered Courses: Project-centered courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share....

Top reviews

BD

Sep 7, 2016

Fantastic. Quite difficult for me, but I learned the material along the way. Fantastic way to train yourself to think logically and parsimoniously. And the computer knowledge is invaluable.

MK

Aug 12, 2022

Coming from a high level programming backgroun with a degree in games programming, this course was amazing to fill in the gaps in my knowledge, and solidify low level computer science fundamentals.

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By Andrei

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Feb 10, 2021

Great work!!

By 唐亚周

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Sep 16, 2020

Good course!

By Saurav G

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May 20, 2020

Addictive !!

By Tyler R

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Aug 11, 2018

Great class.

By Itai O

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Dec 26, 2017

great course

By Jesse C

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Nov 25, 2016

Simply great

By Quan D M P

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Aug 31, 2024

fantastique

By zhu f

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Jan 12, 2023

good course

By Dipanjan P

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Oct 4, 2020

good course

By Pratham K J

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Apr 19, 2020

Really Fun!

By Hai H N

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Nov 2, 2019

so helpful!

By mebusy

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Jan 8, 2018

nice course

By Yuriy S

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Nov 17, 2017

Simply wow!

By Anton

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May 26, 2017

Tons of fun

By 岳明旭

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Mar 3, 2016

cool course

By artillis h m d p

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Sep 21, 2020

Very good!

By jonathan t

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May 4, 2020

eye opener

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By Izabela C

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Apr 9, 2017

Perfect :)

By Junfeng L

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Sep 24, 2021

very good

By Rami A

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Jul 23, 2021

very good

By ALEXANDRE S

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Feb 17, 2021

Very cool

By Eddy P

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Feb 13, 2021

excellent

By Magomedov M M

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Sep 13, 2020

Thank you

By Guillermo S C C

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Nov 27, 2016

Excelent.